10 rockets hit Iraq base hosting US troops: security sources

BAGHDAD - At least 10 rockets hit a military base in western Iraq hosting US-led coalition troops on Wednesday, security sources said.

The Ain al-Assad base hosts Iraqi forces as well as troops from the US-led coalition helping Iraq fight remnants of the Islamic State group.

Coalition spokesman Colonel Wayne Marotto confirmed that 10 rockets hit the base at 7:20 am (0420 GMT), but did not provide details on any casualties.

Iraqi security forces said 10 "Grad-type rockets" hit the sprawling Ain al-Assad base on Wednesday morning, but said there were "no notable casualties".

AFP